5 Sweet Smoothies with Hidden Greens

Sip down all the disease-fighting, anti-aging powers of super veggies without even tasting them

You get it: You should eat more leafy greens. They’re overflowing with vitamins and minerals, benefit every single cell in your body, scare off diseases from even thinking about infecting you, can make you look younger, and are super low-calorie.

But a girl can only eat so many salads and sautéed greens, and homemade kale chips can be hard to perfect. So sneak some leaves into your recipes and make a delicious kale smoothie or the like.

Really—the secret is to use baby greens, which have all the nutrients of their adult counterparts but with milder textures and flavors. Since they also pulverize exceptionally well, these recipes work with any combination of baby greens, so experiment and have fun. You’ll get a half to one full serving of veggies in each smoothie—without even tasting them!

RELATED: Want a free smoothie? Jamba Juice is giving away a million juices and smoothies! Learn more here.

This bright green kale smoothie tastes just like the tropical drink but is a lot better for your body thanks to added nutrients and nothing-but-natural sugars for fewer calories. If it’s after 5 p.m., go ahead and add a shot of rum if you like.

Here’s a delicious and healthy substitute for mint chocolate chip ice cream lovers. Rich and thick thanks to avocado, the vibrant color of baby collard greens only makes it seem all the more minty, and the cacao nibs—chocolate in its purest form—provide that crunch you crave.